Saint Sally

I try to keep my blog dialogue and postings related to nature, crafts, decorating and of course seaglass. I have wandered off course a few times but now I must share something completely askew. It is human nature (so is this still related to nature?) to either laugh or cry at life's misfortunes. Is it dog nature to act out when bored, lonely, scared and hungry? I believe we have the evidence here that YES, it is dog nature to do just that.

This is sweet, loving, adorable Sally that came to live with us on Easter weekend. (see old posts). She has been a saint sent to us for many reasons. She has also been a handful, a little "sassy" as we call it at times. We love her as she loves us.

But today, she was not saint-like at all! She had been gnawing a bit at the baseboard but I figured I would replace it when she left puppyhood behind her. I know Mike, our best contractor must have some of the same baseboard, somewhere????? Please? 

NOW? WOW. Sally, Miss Sheetrock has given her nickname "sassy" a new meaning. We know she was left a little too long, met a neighbor who let her out to do her business that may have freaked her out, ( Megan we love you !!! and thank you !! ) and Sally was too long waiting for lunch. Dog Nature 101.

The new kitchen chairs and table!

These colors really give my eating area some pizazz! Sunlight streaming into the room in the morning makes for a great wake-up breakfast spot.

Finished Look

Please check out the glass cabinet "bar area"!! That was the old location of the rusty refrig....different, better, right? The hallway and bath are included here. Forgot to say this renovation included our back hall and bathroom. The floor is exactly what i wanted (thanks to Bobby at Monroe Tile & Stone!) and will serve us well. We are beach (meaning sandy feet) people and this floor is an easy yet classic look solution. I will show more details of both kitchen and hall and bathroom in following posts!

Next steps and some new cabinets!

After demolition, after dust EVERYWHERE, after seeing only destruction....we were beat. Living out of 2 rooms (thank god for the microwave and temp sink that Mike installed) we were thrilled to see our new cabinets installed. But first, notice the hardwood floors that were installed and stained a beautiful, rich, dark color...that was in itself a HUGE undertaking!

The Process

Next, take a look at the mess and the first stages of this new kitchen!

Time to reflect on the kitchen

I am finally going to show the world my recent kitchen renovation! I waited, and waited who knows how many years to re-make our faithful but in dire need of help kitchen. From a rusty refrig to a falling apart floor, my builder Mike, my cabinet friend Evan and all the subcontractors in between, together built the kitchen of my dreams! These are some before pix.